Why Obi-Wan IGNORED Anakin and Padme's Obvious Affair - Star Wars Explained

Anakin and Padme were together, it was obvious...so why did Obi-Wan Kenobi ignore their relationship? Why didn't he tell the others? Yoda? Mace Windu?

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[infamousempire]

Anakin and padme: get married against the rules.
Obi-Wan: “I’m gonna pretend I didn’t see that.”

[pinstripecool]

Because Obi Wan respected the bro code

[indyjons]

Obi-Wan: sets his boi up with a girl

also Obi-Wan: "Another happy landing."

[josiahrhoades]

Because he knew what it was like... (Satine)

[ryankeefe]

I always had a feeling that Obi Wan deep down knew exactly what was going on

[Andy]

He was always loyal to Anakin. He was like a brother to him. Love you Obi Wan

[Virajasaur]

"it doesn't take a Gungan to realize that Anakin had feelings for Padme" The Star Wars references are strong with this one

[mayavale]

Wow, if I had known my master knew I could’ve told him about my nightmares.

[kyberkreeper]

Bro Code vs. Jedi Code?

That, detective, is the right question.

[Videolegacy]

Sidious:... did you dew it?

Vader:

Sidious: Noice!

[gordontubbs]

"You were my brother Anakin. I loved you."
Nuff said.

[affebanane]

Ahsoka knew as well. It's kinda a hint when she leaves the order but I am pretty sure she does.

[ivancerecer]

Mace Windu: Does Anakin have an affair with Senator Amidala?

Obi Wan: Nah, i doubt it...they are probably practicing for a youngling's school play, that would explain their 1st grade dialogue

[theoheiland]

The real question is:
Did Obi-Wan know they were actually married or did he think it was just a little relationship?

[Gameguy-gklx]

Obi-Wan: I know about you and Padm-

Anakin: I know about you and Satine!

Obi-Wan: 😟

Anakin: And Ventress.

Obi-Wan: 😶

Anakin: And Siri Tachi.

Obi-Wan: 😐.

Anakin: Now what did you have to say again?

Obi-Wan: Nevermind.

Anakin: See. You’re not the only one who’s good at negotiating.

[littleblizzard]

When Satine was dying she told Obi Wan that she had always loved him. He told her that had he known he would have left the order for her.

[slinkerdeer]

Commentz’

90% high ground jokes
10% pretty much everything else

[-nvmanyhow]

I understand Obi-Wan's predicament - he didn't want to go against the Jedi Order but he also didn't want Anakin to get in trouble. He was afraid he might have to pick a side so he turned a blind eye, which in the end probably wasn't a good call. I think a lot of Anakin's turn to the Dark side had to do with the fact that he bore his burden alone. Not only was he worrying about his wife dying but on top of that he had no-one to turn to and had to hide his feelings of fear as well as his relationship. That is *a lot* for one person to deal with alone.

I think had Obi-Wan properly confronted Anakin about his relationship with Padmé, Anakin might have not turned because while Obi-Wan definitely would have disapproved of their relationship, I seriously doubt he would have ever ratted them out. I think he would have tried to help Anakin or at least provided emotional support. Sidious played heavily on Anakin's isolation and feelings of desperation. At the very least, Obi-Wan would have made manipulating Anakin significantly harder for him. That's my take on it.

[kevinbryer]

That's why the Satine story line is so important. It allows Obi-wan to empathize instead of judge as most other Jedi might.

[diondorsey]

On the real I kinda think even Yoda knew as well... because technically he pointed Obi Wan in Padme’s direction when he told him to “search your feelings and find him you will.”